288 Count Spider We Ribbon Fiber - Black Double Jacket, Single Armor

Ware County, Georgia, through Dalton Utilities, is issuing a procurement solicitation for telecommunications fiber optic cable. The specific good being procured is 288 Count Spider Web Ribbon Fiber cable with black double jacket, no binder, and single armor designation, identified by part number A002975-FT. The procurement requires 60,000 feet of cable total, to be delivered as three separate reels of 20,000 feet each. Bidders must supply the exact part number specified and meet the technical specifications for SM ACE (single mode armor cable entrance) rated fiber. Dalton Utilities has indicated that evaluation of bids will be conducted on the total merits of each response rather than on price alone, suggesting that factors beyond cost—such as delivery capability, vendor reliability, and product quality assurance—will be considered in the award decision. The posting date for this opportunity was March 6, 2026, with a response due date of March 11, 2026, providing a five-day window for submission of proposals.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting the types of organizations eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the posted opportunity, and no information is provided regarding integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems. Similarly, no award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement notice. Interested vendors should note that Dalton Utilities reserves the right to evaluate proposals based on overall merit and suitability rather than lowest-cost selection criteria, indicating that technical capability and delivery reliability may be weighted significantly in the final award determination.